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jcp42877
02-08-2010, 02:03 PM
Apparently my late night gaming (at like 11:00!) annoys my mom and dad when they're trying to sleep...so I'm going to go out and purchase a set of surround sound headphones. I actually have a decent 5.1 Panasonic SS set in my room, but my parent's room are right next door and the loud sound keeps them up.

So im wondering if there is a pair that works for BOTH systems. I would've chosen Turtle Beach X31 right away...but i now own a PS3 along with my 360 so i need a set compatible with both

these look nice, and a store local to me has a set in stock:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Tritton+Technologies+-+AX+720+Gaming+Audio+System+for+Xbox%2C+PS3+and+Ma c/Windows/9466124.p?id=1218109500597&skuId=9466124&st=gaming%20headset&cp=1&lp=3

anyone ever used them?

as of now my setup is:
LCDTV>HDMI>PS3/360 (video)
Receiver>Optical>PS3/360 (audio)

i basically just switch off cables depending on which i play; tedious, but it saves me money on more cables. just wondering what the headphones role in all this cable stuff will be
Sito
02-08-2010, 02:13 PM
Seems like there is one of these popping up every week now! I have had the 720's since September and I love them. They sound awesome with DJ Hero, the small amp cleans up some of the sound. And while the Bass isn't overwhelming, you can still feel it. I give mine 2-thumbs up

Edit: The mini-amp has Optical audio outputs.
jcp42877
02-08-2010, 02:30 PM
Seems like there is one of these popping up every week now! I have had the 720's since September and I love them. They sound awesome with DJ Hero, the small amp cleans up some of the sound. And while the Bass isn't overwhelming, you can still feel it. I give mine 2-thumbs up

Edit: The mini-amp has Optical audio outputs.

so basically when im using the headphone, i can switch my big surround sound receiver setup and replace it with the little headset miniamp?

i.e. PS3/360>optical cable>720 mini amp
styl3s
02-08-2010, 02:56 PM
The 720s are amazing i have been using them for about 2 months now for my 360 and ps3, they rock with bluray.
mrwogs2
02-08-2010, 03:06 PM
Please do a search in the forums for this topic. There are at least two very lengthy threads with tons of information and reviews on surround sound headphones.

I also have the 720s and like them a lot.
blk00civicsi
02-08-2010, 03:57 PM
Since everyone seems to have woken up on the wrong side of the bed today, here you go.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233927&highlight=tritton

The AX720's are nice. A buddy of mine has them and trying them out has me extremely considering purchasing them.